Algebra and Geometry books on how they relate to REI.Proper knowledge on ho to analyze marketsThe importance of learning as many different strategies as you can, and then knowledge about those strategies, how, when and where to apply them, and the math behind them.Learning what a REI Plan is, and the difference between a Plan, Financial Goals, and the steps that lead you from where you are to your financial goals.The most important knowledge, is how all of this goes together.Now I've already done all of this, and more, but these are some of the most important things that are lacking out there.

However, a year ago, I opened a brokerage here in Tampa called Investing N Florida, where we manage short-term rental properties, provide training for agents on selling and purchasing investment properties, and specifically equip our agents to work with investors.

You get the best of both worlds, and you can reduce your cost of living and sometimes live for free, even with a 7% interest rate.Personally, I don't recommend starting with properties with HOAs since HOAs can restrict your ability to house hack it with different strategies, and they can even restrict your lease from being under one year.Hope this helps!

My other investments are short term air bnb type rentals so the PM arrangement is different.

Been doing a deep dive into the industry and would love to just discuss the different options out there and options specific to my area. 

Consider investing in different markets or in different types of real estate projects

He said it would be different for an individual.

I'm renting out a fully furnished renovated 3BR 1.5 bath townhouse in Philly, advertising on AirBNB and Furnished Finder. 
My first renter is a family with 4 kids. I'd stated the occupancy limit on the property is 4 ...

Almost no one says no to cross promotion and the buzz makes a big difference.  

I’d be getting a better interest rate than market and the purchase price difference is negligible so I would actually cash flow more in the bond for deed scenario.